Antique Kirman Persian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1880 BB3671 12'7" × 19'0" $105,000

This late-19th-century Persian Kirman rug embodies the refined artistry of one of Iran’s most celebrated weaving centers.

The carpet presents a compartment-style garden design, where each panel reveals scrolling vines, blossoms, and palmettes arranged with rhythmic precision. The visual effect recalls a blooming Persian courtyard, structured yet lush with natural ornament.

Its color palette, softened by nearly a century and a half of graceful aging, features a terra cotta ground enriched with sand and ivory florals and accented by powder and slate blues. These tones interact to create a sense of warmth, balance, and timeless elegance.

Hand-knotted in fine Kirman wool, prized for its luster and durability, the rug reflects the meticulous craftsmanship for which Kirman workshops are known. The interplay of intricate drawing and luminous hues makes this piece both decorative and deeply evocative.

A true collector’s example, this Kirman rug captures the sophistication of 19th-century Persian weaving—an artwork that elevates interiors with its beauty, history, and enduring grace.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau Collection, this rug exemplifies superior artistry and tradition. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets—from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.